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Maintenance - Craftsman 917.388260 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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Check for Loose Fasteners
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Clean/InspectGrassCatcher
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Clean Lawn Mower
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Clean Under DriveCover
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Check drive belt/pulleys
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Check/Sharpen/Replace
Blade
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Lubrication Chart
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Clean Battery/Recharge
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Check Engine Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
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Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
N i Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1 - Change nm_eoften when operating under a heavy _oador in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty condi_s,
3 - Replace blades more oftun when mowing in sandy =oil.
4 oCharge 48 hours at end of seaSOn.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
air filterelement and check blade for wear.
A new spark plug and clean/new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
LUBRICATION
CHART
) Wheel
Lister
(_) Rrea;
door
hinge
andle bracket
(_ Brake springe
bracket
(_ Engine oil
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (Sea "LUBRICATION
CHART").
(_) Spray lubricant
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SAE 30 Motor oil. Referto ENGINE
MAINTENANCE Section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings.
Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life
of the self lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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